Cable laying is an important part of a project, often involving crucial infrastructure such as power cables, telecommunications cables and fibre optic cables. If you work in the construction industry, you know that forgetting an important piece of equipment can have huge economic and timeline setbacks for projects, so we’ve put together a checklist for… Read more »
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Why Hoists Are A Critical Type of Industrial Lifting Equipment
Industrial lifting equipment is an essential part of many industries, as heavy lifting and shifting allow products to be transported to their destinations, cars to be raised, anchors to be weighed and building beams carefully moved into place. Having a tough and reliable piece of lifting equipment improves efficiency and safety, creating an overall better… Read more »
Benefits of Professional Rigging Equipment
Rigging equipment is an essential part of operations that require mechanical lifting. There are a variety of applications, with services often required in construction, engineering and event staging. Rigging equipment refers to the devices and elements used to lift and manoeuvre objects safely, whilst following the planned system implemented by a team of riggers. It… Read more »
Hoisting and Rigging Safety
Hoisting and rigging safety is one of the most critical aspects of mechanical lifting operations. Rigging and hoisting operations are responsible for a large number of fatalities and serious incidents across the globe. The consequences of these accidents occurring are immense and as such, safety measures must always be taken to reduce these risks. This… Read more »
Our Most Popular Jinker Trailer – 6-Tonne Cable Drum Trailers for Hire
Winch Hire has a number of 6-Tonne RG Cable Drum Trailers “Jinker Trailers” available for hire throughout Australia. This self-loading cable jinker trailer helps operators safely and easily transport and manipulate cables and wiring to any remote location. Available with drum drives built on, this product is compliant with all HS&E requirements and industry regulations…. Read more »
Main Causes of Hoist Failure and Troubleshooting Guide
Unfortunately, hoist wire ropes do fail. And when they do, the incidents are dangerous and can have very serious consequences. Since July 2013, the Australian Government has been notified of 46 events involving injury or the risk of serious injury by objects falling from a crane. There are preventative measures in place that hoist operators… Read more »
How to Choose the Right Air Compressor Size
An air compressor is a device used to convert power into energy which is stored in pressurised/compressed air. Compressors supply the air for all pneumatic equipment including air winches and air chain hoists. This device is incredibly popular throughout manufacturing and industrial applications due to the safety and convenience of using air as a resource… Read more »
Types of Winches: Everything You Need to Know
Winches are mechanical devices which have a single purpose. They are designed to pull in, let out, or adjust the tension of a cable, rope or wire. And while all winches are purpose-built for shifting amounts of weight that a human can’t, different types of winches are suitable for different applications. We’ve listed out the… Read more »
Mining Hoist Systems and Safety: A Guide
Mining systems heavily rely on hoists to transport equipment, personnel as well as mined ore to the surface. As such, the hoisting system is the core productive element in the mining industry. Due to this, it’s essential to investigate the mining hoist systems available to you, as they can solve core challenges faced by mining… Read more »
Industrial Equipment Hire: Why Buy When You Can Rent?
Purchasing industrial equipment is a large investment for companies and can often tip project budgets over the edge. While sometimes, purchasing this equipment proves worthwhile. For most businesses and individual projects, industrial equipment hire is the way to go. Hiring equipment can achieve greater cost efficiencies, lower risk, the flexibility of choice, and a guarantee… Read more »
Material Handling Equipment and Essential Operator Training
Industrial material handling equipment refers to a wide range of mechanical tools, equipment, vehicles, and appliances used for transporting, storing, controlling and protecting materials or products through different stages of manufacturing, distribution, consumption and disposal. A well-planned and functional material handling system works to improve customer service, reduce inventory, shorten production time, and lower overall… Read more »
Introduction to Confined Spaces and Confined Space Equipment
A confined space refers to a fully or partially enclosed space that is not intended for continuous human occupancy. Confined spaces can pose significant dangers to the health and safety of those operating in them due to a number of potential hazards. Before operating in this environment, it’s essential that adequate confined space training is… Read more »
Stay Safe: The Importance of Routine Winch Maintenance
To ensure the safety and efficiency of your winch, proper use, routine inspection and winch maintenance are essential. Caring for your winch correctly will also extend the lifespan and the usefulness of your equipment. Heavy machinery can be particularly dangerous when operated incorrectly or by someone who is inexperienced. So, we’ve put together some of… Read more »
